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Stephen Ashkin

The Ashkin Group LLC
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Intent

To reduce levels of chemical, biological, and particulate contaminants, which can compromise human health, building finishes and systems, and the environment, by implementing effective cleaning procedures.

Requirements

ESTABLISHMENT

None.

PERFORMANCE

Implement the strategies set forth in the facility’s green cleaning policy and perform routine inspection and monitoring. This inspection must verify that the specified strategies have been implemented and must identify areas in need of improvement.

Additionally, conduct an annual audit in accordance with APPA Leadership in Educational Facilities’ Custodial Staffing Guidelines, or a local equivalent, whichever is more stringent, to determine the appearance level of the facility. The facility must score 2.5 or better.

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When should we conduct the audit?

How many times can we conduct an APPA audit? We want to use the results of our first audit to improve housekeeping practices and then perform a second audit to see if we’re closer to reaching our desired level of cleanliness.

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Intent

To reduce levels of chemical, biological, and particulate contaminants, which can compromise human health, building finishes and systems, and the environment, by implementing effective cleaning procedures.

Requirements

ESTABLISHMENT

None.

PERFORMANCE

Implement the strategies set forth in the facility’s green cleaning policy and perform routine inspection and monitoring. This inspection must verify that the specified strategies have been implemented and must identify areas in need of improvement.

Additionally, conduct an annual audit in accordance with APPA Leadership in Educational Facilities’ Custodial Staffing Guidelines, or a local equivalent, whichever is more stringent, to determine the appearance level of the facility. The facility must score 2.5 or better.

When should we conduct the audit?

How many times can we conduct an APPA audit? We want to use the results of our first audit to improve housekeeping practices and then perform a second audit to see if we’re closer to reaching our desired level of cleanliness.

The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members.
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